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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning have empowered learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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